Kearny’s creative pulse takes center stage in first-ever community art show

Kearny Museum's walls are about to come alive. This Saturday, the town unveils its first-ever Kearnian Art Show, a vibrant celebration of homegrown talent featuring the work of 36 local artists in a dazzling mix of photography, sculpture, painting, murals, mixed media, and digital art. Hosted inside the Kearny Museum on the second floor…

May 1, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

News

Your Kearny Weekend Guide: Events for May 2–3, 2026

You don’t need to wonder what’s going on this weekend—we’ve got you covered. From local events to family-friendly activities and community happenings, here’s your go-to guide for what’s happening in and around Kearny. A Best Seller Book Sale will take place this Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Salvation Army, 28 Beech Street in…

May 1, 20260Comments

ByKearny Life Staff

Food and Dining News

Al Fresco in Kearny: Where to dine outdoors this season

From backyard gardens and sidewalk tables to lively patios and cozy outdoor setups, Kearny’s dining scene comes alive in the warmer months, offering a wide range of cuisines and atmospheres perfect for dining al fresco. Whether it’s craft cocktails and small plates at Q’tal Bar & Grill, family-inspired Mediterranean fare at Torshi,…

April 28, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

News People

Kearny duo leads effort to make Project Graduation a night to remember

Twenty-six years ago, Jenny Paz says, three of her high school classmates veered off a curve in Trumansburg, New York and struck a pole. The driver and both passengers were killed. It’s a preventable tragedy repeated from country roads to highways across the United States. Prom and graduation season is the most dangerous time for…

April 23, 20260Comments

ByKelly Nicholaides

News

Kearny strong, one volunteer at a time: annual Townwide Cleanup

Kearny came together once again for its annual townwide cleanup this past Saturday, April 18. It was the perfect day for turning a simple act of service into a powerful display of unity, pride and purpose. Organized by Kearny ACES (Advisory Committee on Environmental Stewardship), the goal was clear: bring residents together to remove…

April 21, 20260Comments

ByMarisol Joven

Lifestyle News

Behind a quiet Kearny door, a century of tennis lives on

By Edward Kensik Step inside a modest home on a quiet Kearny side street, and you’re immediately surrounded by photos and décor that reflect more than a century of the town’s history—home to a club that remains one of its best-kept secrets. The Arlington Players Club has called Kearny home since 1909, playing…

April 16, 20260Comments

ByEd Kensik

News People

Kearny family turns lupus diagnosis into advocacy, awareness

When Miah Andrade was 7 years old, her parents noticed something unusual—small waves and dots forming on her fingernails. What followed was a two-year search for answers that left the Kearny family frustrated and, at times, dismissed. “We knew something wasn’t right,” her mother, Elizabeth SantaCruz, said. “But again and again, we were told…

April 15, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

Lifestyle News

Kearny creativity takes center stage at inaugural community art show

The Kearny Public Library is partnering with the Kearny Museum to present what is intended to become an annual event—the Kearnian Art Show. Conceived by Erin Martins and the Kearny Museum Committee, the exhibition will showcase artwork created by members of the local community. Initial concerns about attracting sufficient interest from local artists were…

April 14, 20260Comments

ByJosh Humphrey

News People

First Presbyterian Church of Arlington provides food, clothing, prayers and more

On the first and third Friday of every month, from 10:15 a.m. - 1 p.m., a line of Kearny residents can be seen alongside the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington at 663 Kearny Ave. The Kearny Food Pantry Network, located on the church’s lower level, has opened its doors. Goodness and…

April 9, 20260Comments

BySteve Sears

Food and Dining News

Take in Kearny’s history and some tasty food at Historic Walking and Food Tour

A second Historic Walking & Food Tour is set to return to Kearny on Saturday, May 9, inviting residents and visitors to explore the township’s evolving downtown through history, storytelling, and small bites from local eateries. The tour, hosted by Strong Towns West Hudson in partnership with the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ)…

April 8, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters